Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Theology – Old Testament at St. Paul’s University

JOB DESCRIPTION

The scope of the job is to facilitate learning and teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through a wide range of delivery methods such as lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations, field work, among others. The post holder will carry out research and develop these to contribute to the wider research and learning activities of the department. The Senior Lecturer will also undertake administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time as need may arise. This is in addition to offering pastoral guidance and mentorship to students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Teach assigned subjects/courses, which involve preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Teaching a number of subjects across a range of qualifications, areas of study and levels in regular and special classes including organized seminars, workshops, symposiums and other such activities prescribed in the curriculum.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research as well as designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and undertaking appropriate collaborations and networks.
• Take active part in and/or initiating development of new courses and evaluation of existing ones and their modes of delivery.
• Contribute to committee/team work to monitor, review and evaluate curriculum. Plan and prepare course outlines, lessons and projects and filling copies of records or reports of such activities/projects with the relevant offices.
• Set, monitor, assess and mark students’ coursework.
• Set, invigilate, mark and record examinations and submit records to relevant offices as required.
• Write students’ progress/evaluation reports and other reports where necessary.
• Supervise students’ research activities, projects and generally plan and organize general support for students as may be necessary.
• Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements or workplace assessment as appropriate

RESEARCH, SUPERVISIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s benefit, ranking and research profile.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
• Facilitate or attend relevant conferences and seminars.
• Write academic papers, initiate academic projects and publish.

ADMINISTRATION

• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the department, such as student orientation week, induction programs and involvement in committees and boards.
• Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Represent the college at board meetings, education forums, official functions, etc. as may be relevant and when required.
• Attend and contribute to departmental and college meetings.
• Establish collaborative links outside the University with industrial, commercial and public organizations as required.
• Liaise with relevant educational institutions, professional bodies and academic forums as may be necessary and approved by the University administration. Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements 

STUDENT AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE

• Undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counselling and generally supporting students in their holistic growth.
• Work closely with colleagues across the University on administrative and student support matters, community worship life, including chapel services.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure quality standards, integrity and nurturing of team spirit.
• Any other duty as may be assigned to you from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Earned PhD in Theology -OT specialization, ordained clergy and accumulated senior lecturer points as per CUE guidelines.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience at a university, three (3) years of which should be at the level of a lecturer.
• Experience in research with at least twenty (32) publication points from referred scholarly journals

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Have strong supervision skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.